James Dolan
Expertise
Automotive, Consumer Tech, Movies, TV Shows
- The co-founder of Car Nomads, James joined the SlashGear team to cover the automotive and tech industries.
- James has written numerous technical engine guides to help drifting enthusiasts tune their JDM vehicles. His work has been published by websites such as The Drifted, 180SX Club, and Low Offset.
- When he's not writing, James spends his time curating art exhibitions and directing video productions for indie artists.
Experience
James Dolan is a professional automotive writer who has been published on The Drive, Hot Cars, Smart Trucking, Car Repair Lab, RV Talk, Green Authority, and Make Use Of, among other sites. An experienced writer, editor, and consultant when it comes to automotive content, he also covers consumer technology.
Education
James has a bachelor's degree in Journalism from Ryerson University.
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Stories By James Dolan
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Rumors of an Apple-made car have been circulating for years. Still, the company hasn't revealed whether or not it's coming. That hasn't stopped speculation.
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Self-driving cars are an inevitability, and they've been in the news - and increasingly available to the public in some capacities - for years.
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BMW has made many cars over its multi-decade lifespan, and while the automaker enjoys a solid reputation, not all of its models have won over the public.
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Honda is partnering with LG to solve one of the biggest issues that electric car manufacturers are facing: lithium-ion battery production.
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We asked hundreds of people in the U.S. which Android brand makes the best Android phones, and surprisingly one brand took the vast majority of the votes.
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Android is a powerful operating system, and it packs a bunch of useful features - including a few you (like many people) have probably never heard about.
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Plex, the platform that lets anyone create their own home media streaming server, has told users to reset their passwords after a hacker accessed some data.
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Gas prices are slowly descending from a harsh peak earlier this year, and it seems that change may influence how many people want to purchase an EV.
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Miko, the company behind robots for young kids, has teamed up with Disney to bring some of its most popular characters to its platform in the form of stories.
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The Tesla Powerwall is designed to save you money on your electricity, and it also has several other great features. Here's what you should know before buying.
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Google Chrome, the most popular mobile internet browser, is as susceptible as any when it comes to malware and viruses. But can it happen on a Samsung Galaxy?
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In a press release, Acura teased a photo and video of its electric concept car, and it has plans to follow in Honda's overall plan to go electric.
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There are a ton of 'tips and tricks' on how to charge your devices and increase your battery's lifespan. Here's what to believe and what not to believe.
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Demand for Ford's all-electric pickup has been huge, but there's bad news about F-150 Lightning pricing as the 2023 order books prepare to open.
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Tesla's steering yoke has been the subject of some criticism, but it seems that changes - or a potential alternative - might make the experience better
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Alta Motors showed a lot of promise in its early years, then it abruptly closed up shop. Here are several factors that may have contributed to Alta's failure.
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Tesla discourages independent repairs of its vehicles even though the costs can be thousands of dollars.
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GM has announced a major upgrade to its Super Cruise driving assistance platform - here's what you can expect to see from this expansion.
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Here's the truth about how Elon Musk has launched thousands of satellites into orbit around Earth, and plans to launch thousands more, soon.
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It seems many Honda vehicles may be vulnerable to an exploit involving the key fob system, making it possible for someone to unlock and start the cars.
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Ford's aiming to make its electric pickup truck the fastest police vehicle on the road. If past results are any indicator, their chances are pretty decent.
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The 2024 Honda Prologue will be a major step toward fulfilling the Japanese carmaker's pledge to produce 30 electric models by 2030.
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The next limited Maserati super sports car is codenamed Project24, and it'll arrive with a number of features that exceed those of the MC20 model.
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Android smartphones come with popular browsers, but not without concerns. Here's why it may be best to stop using your Android's pre-installed browser.
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Cadillac Celestiq luxury all-electric sedan shows all its features and leaves no room for mistaking this is anything less than a highest-end electric car.
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It's no secret that Ford has major EV ambitions, and it looks like it's on a solid path to achieving its goals, at least based on its latest announcement.
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The Tesla Semi is an impressive machine that'll bring the automaker's autonomous safety features and EV tech to the long-haul trucking market.